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Scrapping patents is a ‘death blow’

The scrapping of a fast-tracked patent scheme would be a “death blow for SME innovation” and the federal government’s justifications for the move are “absolute nonsense”, according to Australia’s...

Helping the tall poppies to grow

9 September 2019 | by Mark Burgess

I am a Brit, married to an Australian. I moved to Australia nearly five years ago, having lived and worked in the UK, the US, Europe, the Middle East...

Melissa Price on Defence tech

27 June 2019 | by Joan Westenberg

Freshly-minted Defence Industry minister Melissa Price has recommitted government to maximising opportunities for local SMEs in Defence procurement, and to focus on harnessing the innovation potential of the Australian...

Clare O’Neil takes innovation role

3 June 2019 | by Vitaly

New shadow innovation minister Clare O’Neil is set to continue Labor’s focus on digital skills and human capital in the technology policy debate. Labor leader Anthony Albanese said Ms...

After miracle win, the work starts

20 May 2019 | by James Riley

Scott Morrison hailed the Coalition’s shock election win as a “miracle”, on a disastrous night for the Labor Party. Despite every poll and political pundit predicting a comfortable Labor...

Election roundup: Technology policy

16 May 2019 | by Vitaly

While technology and innovation-focused policies have not been nearly as front and centre during this election campaign as they were in 2016, there have still been a number of...

Innovation metrics consultation opens

11 March 2019 | by James Riley

The federal government has opened up consultations on the development of the “next generation of innovation indicators” that will be used to develop new policies and guide public funding....

DTA sticks to Surry Hills

29 January 2019 | by Aimee Chanthadavong

The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) will be forced to move out of its current tenancy at 241 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills when its contract lease agreement ends in April....

Pakula new Vic Innovation Minister

30 November 2018 | by Denham Sadler

Former Attorney-General Martin Pakula has been appointed as the new Victorian innovation minister as part of a major state government cabinet reshuffle. Mr Pakula, who served as the chief...

Shorten offers big lift in science

29 November 2018 | by James Riley

Opposition leader Bill Shorten would return science to the centre of government decision-making and drive central efforts to lift the nation’s spending on research and development by billions of...

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